First Baptist Church : a century of Christian witnessing, 1867-1967.

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We, the members of the Centennial Committee, have brought together
as many of the memories, the ideals, the aspirations of the church as we
could gather. It is our hope that you will relive yesterday, experience today
-- then help us build tomorrow. We acknowledge with deep appreciation
the work and time given by all of the committees involved.

HISTORICAL FACTS
of

First Baptist Church
of

Charlotte, North Carolina

First Baptist Church of Charlotte, North Carolina, with God as its pilot has an illustrious chronicle as the first
Negro Baptist Church of Charlotte. The N. C. Baptist State Convention of 1850 made it mandatory for slaves to
be provided places for worship and religious instruction. At one time the membership was nine hundred as quoted
in the Charlotte News Textile Industrial Edition. From this beginning there was an outgrowth of other churches.

Of the four hundred thousand Negro Baptists in America at the end of the Civil War, sixty -six (some docu-
ments state fifty -five) brave Christians, who were formerly associated with First Baptist Church now located on
North Tryon Street, were granted letters to form their own church in June 1867. Alfred Jones, Deacon of the
colored members was instrumental in recommending the first members. Rev. E. H. Griffith and Rev. Hinton
helped with the organization. The places of worship were "Yankee" Hospital near the site of the present YMCA
Building on Morehead Street and South Boulevard and the present location which was purchased in 1870.

The Sunday School Annex is the site of the first church, a frame structure. In 1901 the new edifice was
begun. Much of the labor was done by the members after their daily work. Lanterns were held by the women
of the church while the men did the manual part of the great project started under Dr. C. C. Somerville and
completed under Dr. P. S. Lewis. Often the women brought food for those who did not have the opportunity of
eating before coming to work. Some of the known deceased helpers were Brother Dave and Sister Mary Jane
Hampton, the parents of Mrs. Sarah Diamond; Sister Mary Mayo; Sister Celia Emmons, the mother of Mrs.
Minnie Jackson; Sister Nellie Gray, the mother of Mrs. Gillie Lane; Brother Grant and Sister Sally Wallace, the
parents of Mrs. Eva Wallace Miller; Brother Noah and Sister Mary French; Sisters Priscilla and Harriette Diamond;
Brother Grief and Sister Lucy Friday; Brother John and Sister Mary Lucky; and Sister Lillian Cruse Graves. The
formal dedication of our present church was held the week of September 17-23, 1911.

Myrtle Settlemire was the first child to be baptized in the new church. At the fifty -fifth anniversary, in
1951, Sisters Mary Mayo and Mary J. Hampton were the only ones of the first group living.

Leadership has been efficient and dynamic. Until Rev. E. E. Eagles of Wilmington, North Carolina, was
elected as the first pastor, the church was served by supply pastors -- Rev. Bill Bowser, Rev. Bert Taylor, and
Rev. Horton. Eleven other ministers have served well this church, state, and country -- Rev. A. A. Powell,
Rev. Augustus E. Shepard (1897-1898), Dr. C. C. Somerville (1899-1906), Dr. P. S. Lewis (1906-1920), Rev.
H. H. Mitchell (1920-1922), Dr. J. H. Moore (1923-1925), Rev. H. M. Smith (1925-1927), Rev. Walter A. Tutt
(1927-1929), Rev. L. C. Huff (1930-1932), Dr. J. H. Moore (second pastorate (1933-1946), Dr. J. B. Humphrey
(1947- ).

In addition to the outstanding leadership the church as had in its ministers, the church has also always
been blessed with deacons who supported the ministers and gave lay leadership for the congregation. During
the depression years, some of these deacons went the "extra mile" to personally endorse loans and to make
personal loans to the church in order to save the property of the church.

Although the records of the church do not give the year that the deacons were ordained or when they came
here as deacons from other churches, a list has been compiled of past deacons who have served this church
faithfully. The past deacons are: Walter Alexander, William Anderson, Homer Bonner, J. S. Bratton, William
Bratton (California), Daniel Brown, Lewis T. Christmas (clerk), H. C. Cogwell, H. C. Dockery, James Emmons,
Thomas Foster, Lawson Fox, Griefus Friday, Noah P. French, Stephen Gray, Dave Hampton, Alfred Hayes, Robert
Harris, William Hawkins, W. H. Holman, Joe Howey, Sr., J. Ellis Hunter, Ezekiel Irvin, George W. James, J. H.
Johnson, Alfred Jones, J. C. Knight, Thomas Knight, Zachariah Lacy, James Lemly, W. C. Lucky, William
Mills, W. B. "Billy" Morris, G. W. McClelland, J. H. Perrin, Edgar J. Phillips (clerk), Shelton Prator, Boyd Robin-
son, Milas Smart, James Strong, Henry Torrence, Ephriam Twitty, and John Watkins.

Many organizations and events motivated the spiritual growth of this church. Mr. Grief Friday was the
first Sunday School superintendent. The Sunday School with Mr. W. B. "Billy" Morris was known in the com-
munity and state. Long have the Sunday School classes (Mrs. Hester French's Cradle Roll and Mrs. Minnie
Jackson's class of boys named Phi lemath eons), teachers, excursions and picnics have been remembered and
cherished. Ten others have served with distinction -- Mr. George Gaffney, Mr. E. J. Young, Dr. Henry Graves,
Mrs. Mamie Phipher Paisley, Mr. J. C. Knight, Mr. James Wertz, Mr. J. Ellis Hunter, Mr. P. A. Connor, and Mr.
Harry Mills. The Ladies Aid was organized June 19, 1907, and for many years contributed to the church. Mrs.
Ellen Henderson was the first president. Other initial officers were Mrs. Lillie McArthur, vice-president; Mrs.
Sarah Diamond, secretary; Mrs. Nannie Woodruff, assistant secretary; Mrs. Daisy McClelland, treasurer. Charter
members were Mrs. Emma Alexander, Mrs. Mary Lizzie Jones, Mrs. Bessie Twitty, Mrs. Clara Cathey, Mrs.
Bertha Beatty, Mrs. Katie Crone, Mrs. Isabella Green, Mrs. Lillie Justice, Mrs. Mary Cook, Mrs. Sally Cantey,
Mrs. Clara Wertz, Mrs. Effie Holman, Mrs. Mary Lucky, Mrs. Lula Pope, and Mrs. Tessie Settlemyre. This
organization has had as presidents after its birth Mrs. Lillie McArthur, Mrs. Daisy McClellan, Mrs. Clara Wertz,
Mrs. Emma Alexander, Mrs. Minnie Jackson and Mrs. Hattie Robinson Bratton. Mrs. C. C. Somerville was the
first president of the First Baptist Missionary Circle. Some other presidents were Mrs. Naomi Phifer, Miss Fannie
Jordan, Mrs. Eliza Moore (wife of Dr. J. H. Moore), Mrs. Gillie Lane, Miss Captola Wilson, Mrs. Mary E. Hum-
phrey (wife of Dr. J. B. Humphrey), Mrs. Servilla Simmons, and at present, Mrs. Quessie Brown. All were
influential in the growth of missions at First Baptist. The Baptist Young Peoples Training Union, now the
Baptist Training Union, gave special spiritual guidance to youth. The Ushers Board was reorganized in 1926
under the ministry of Rev. Walter A. Tutt, with the following members: Mrs. Lillie Justice (president). Miss
Bertha Nance, Miss Lillie May Joyner, Miss Fannie Williams, Mrs. Minnie Cochran, Mrs. Quessie D. Brown, Mr.
Homer Bonner, Mr. E. J. Hunter, Mr. Boyd Robinson, and Mr. Beacher Perry. The Pastors Aid, The Friendly
Circle, The Willing Workers, and The Good Will Club share in the progress of the church. The Sunshine Band
was organized by Mrs. Lillie Justice. The Captola Wilson Bible Class was begun by Miss Captola Wilson.

Music has been a source of inspiration. Many services have been rendered as pianists, organists (Mrs.
Millie Johnson, Mrs. Alberta Knight, Mrs. Thelma Graves Campbell, Mrs. Mildred Knight Jones, Mr. Kenneth
Diamond, Mr. William Lane, Mr. Samuel A. Moore, Miss Delores Dwiggins, Mrs. Mary Stanback, and Miss
Anita Thornton), Choristers, and choir members. Clerks and many secretaries have helped communicate and
record -- Mr. E. J. Phillips, Mr. L. T. Christmas, Mr. John H. Moore, Mr. Kenneth Diamond, Mr. P. A. Connor,
Mr. Russell Lewis, Dr. Wilkins Davis, Mr. Junius Diamond, and Mrs. Mildred Graves Fite.

Many of the schools after 1865, were connected with the church. First Baptist contributed to the community
with Wharton Normal Institute.

Rowan Normal and Industrial School was due to Dr. C. C. Somerville when he was pastor of First Baptist
Church and Moderator of the Rowan Baptist Association. This school was later moved to Salisbury and the name
changed to the Piedmont Institute. Many Charlotteans received their formal education at one of these church
schools.

From a meager beginning the present membership is 600. Dr. J. B. Humphrey initiated the Board of
Christian Education, The Group System, and the Building Fund which has successfully purchased two and a half
acres for a future church site.

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Seated: Mrs. Isabell Green, Mrs. Caroline Marshall, Mrs. Rebecca Hemphill, Mrs. Lula Young,
Mrs. Lizzie Gibbs. Standing: Mrs. Mary French, Mrs. Sarah Diamond, Mr. Porter Conner, Mrs. Minnie Conner,
Mrs. Hattie Lowman, and Mrs. Minnie Cochran.

CPas/ JKinisiers

Miss Ida Mae Belton

Mrs. Dollie Belton

MRS. ELIZA C. MOORE

Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Moore for their
long sacrificial and devoted service
to First Baptist Church.
By the two Moore Boys, John H. and
Samuel A. and Sister Cora Saraya

DR. J H. MOORE

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JAMES ELLIS HUNTER

A member of First Baptist Church for more than one-half century. He served in the church in many
capacities, among those being, Superintendent of Sunday School, Sunday School Teacher, Deacon
Board and member of the Usher Board.

A dedicated christian from his youth, he was loyal in the financing and building of the present
First Baptist Church.

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PROGRAM

of the

ONE -HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY
of

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
1020 South Church Street
J. B. Humphrey, Minister
Special Observance - November 1 -December 10, 1967
THEME: "THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN AN ERA OF TRANSITION"
SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 1967

11:00 A.M. Men's Day

Guest Speaker: Rev. Darius L. Swann, Johnson C. Smith University
Music: Men's Choir
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1967

11:00 A.M. Woman's Day

Guest Speaker: Dr. Rose Butler Browne
Music: Women's Choir
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1967

11:00 A.M. Homecoming and Communion Service
Sermon: Pastor
Music: Senior Choir
6:00 P.M. Symposium - Community Leaders

Music: Second Ward High School Chorus
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1967

11:00 A.M. Community Sunday

Sermon: Guest Speaker, Dr. E. B. Turner, First Baptist Church,
Lumber ton, N. C.
Music: The Senior Choir
7:00 P.M. Musicale by Combined Church Choirs of First Baptist and St. John's
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1967

11:00 A.M. Youth Sunday

Sermon: Rev. James Z. Alexander

University Minister, Shaw University
Raleigh, North Carolina
Music: Combined Youth Choirs
6:00 P.M. Pageant: "A Century of Christian Witnessing"
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1967

7:30 P.M. Thanksgiving Service
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1967

11:00 A.M. Memorial Sunday
Sermon: Pastor

Music: Combined Senior Choirs
Special Tribute to Deceased Members
6:00 P.M. Family Life Program and Fellowship Hour
SUNDAY, DECEMBERS, 1967

11:00 A.M. Holy Communion
Sermon: Pastor
Music: Senior Choir
6:00 P.M. Sermon: Rev. W. A. Wilkins, St. Michael Episcopal Church
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1967

7:30 P.M. Presbyterian Night

Sermon: Rev. Thomas A. Jenkins, Minister, Statesville Avenue Presbyterian
Church

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1967

7:30 P.M. Methodist Night

Sermon: Rev. George A. Leake, Minister, Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1967

7:30 P.M. Baptist Night

Sermon: Rev. Coleman W. Kerry, Minister, Friendship Baptist Church
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1967

11:00 A.M. Joint Service -- First Baptist Church, N. Tryon Street
First Baptist Church, S. Church Street

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THE CENTENNIAL PROGRAM
November 5, 1967
Morning

The Centennial Communion Service

Sermon Rev. J. B. Humphrey, Minister

Music The Senior Choir

Evening

Symposium -- Community Leaders

Music The Second Ward High School Chorus

November 12, 1967

Community Sunday

Morning

Youth Sunday

Sermon Dr. E. B. Turner, First Baptist Church,

Lumberton, N. C.

Music The Senior Choir

Evening

Musicale by combined Church Choirs of First Baptist and St. John's
November 19, 1967
Morning

Sermon Rev. James Z. Alexander

University Minister
Shaw University
Raleigh, North Carolina

Music Combined Youth Choirs

Evening

Pageant "A Century of Christian Witnessing"

November 26, 1967

Thanksgiving Sunday

Morning

Sermon Rev. J. B. Humphrey

Music The Senior Choir

Evening

Family Life Program and Fellowship Hour

December 3, 1967

Memorial Sunday

Sermon Rev. J. B. Humphrey

Music The Senior Choir

Special Communion Service

Special Tribute to deceased members

Evening

Monday, December 4, 1967 Presbyterian Night

Sermon by Rev. Thomas A. Jenkins, Minister, Statesville Avenue Presbyterian Church

Tuesday, December 5, 1967 Methodist Night

Sermon by Rev. George A. Leake, Minister, Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church

Wednesday, December 6, 1967 Baptist Night

Sermon by Rev. Coleman W. Kerry, Minister, Friendship Baptist Church

December 10, 1967

Centennial Sunday

Morning

Sermon Dr. Benjamin T. Payton, President of

Benedict College, Columbia, S. C.
Music The Senior Choir

Evening

Joint Service with First Baptist Church

^JlTinis/er

A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR
Greetings:

"A Church, like an individual, is fortunate to have been well born. Like an in-
dividual, a church is fortunate to have been well nourished in its early years. In all
its vicissitudes through prosperity and hardships a church is fortunate to have had a
sound pattern of development." This statement can well be applied to our church.
Thus at the end of 100 years of existence, we take time out to reflect upon the past
work of our church, take stock of our present position, and to envision the future hopes,
dreams and program. We do this with a deep sense of gratitude to those in the past
who organized, nourished, and set forth a sound pattern of development and growth
as well as those officers, leaders, members and friends who are now serving and sup-
porting our church at the turn of the century. S

As your present pastor, I am happy to have been a part with you in the closing
years of our Church's 1st century of Witnessing for Christ, in the local community,
state, nation, and the world.

Now that we have reached the 100th milestone in our church's history, the chal-
lenges of the second century must be faced up to. We must accept the challenge
of the unfinished task of the church and the challenge of the changing time. To
this end, I call upon the membership of our church to rededicate itself to the task
of the church in the years to come.

We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the official boards, committees
and members who have worked very hard to make our Centennial celebration a
success.

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Left to Right: FIRST ROW: Mr. Harry Mills, Mr, Grady Thompson, Mr. James Oliphant, Mr. D. J. Abraham.
SECOND ROW: Mr. Calvin Brown, Mr. J. C. Crosby, Mr. William Spivey, Chairman; Mr. Marvin Rorie, Mr.
Edward High. NOT PICTURED: Mr. Robert Faulkner, Mr. Joe Howey, Mr. Charles Moore, Mr. John Moore,
Mr. O. A. Williams, Mr. Julius Cox.

Left to Right: FIRST ROW: Miss Mertye Rice, Miss Ann Bowers, Mrs. Ona Taylor, Mrs. Mildred Grier, Chair-
man; Mrs. Juanita White. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Shirley Crump, Mr. W. H. Green, Mrs. Mary Spivey, Mrs.
Cecelia Wilson. THIRD ROW: Mrs, Helen Kibler, Mrs. Maria Wynn, Mrs. Willia Carson. NOT PICTURED:
Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph, Miss Marion Jacobs, Mrs. Christine Bowser, Dr. Spender Durante, Mr. Rufus Pettus,
Mrs. Bernice Rorie, Mr. Marshall Smith, Mr. Sandra Thompson.

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Left to Right: FIRST ROW: Mrs. Ona Taylor, Mrs. Rosella McCullough, Mrs. Juanita White. SECOND ROW: Mr.
Earl Maxwell, Mrs. Helen Kibler, Mrs. Bernice Rorie, Chairman; Mr. Charles Crump. NOT PICTURED: Mrs.
Mildred Grier, Mrs. Rosalia Durante, Mrs. Cornelia Curry, Mrs, Myrtle Mackins, Mrs. Jessie Richmond. ,

Left to Right: FIRST ROW: Mrs. Isabella Green, Mrs. Sarah Diamond, Chairman; Mrs. Minnie Conner, Mr.
Porter Conner. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Hattie Lowman, Mrs. Minnie Cochran, Mrs. Henrietta Coleman, Mrs.
Mae Etta Vaughn, Mrs. Mary H. French.

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GAi/c/ren^s G/ioir

Senior JlCissionart^ Circle

Mrs. Quessie Brown, President, Mrs. Willette Patterson, Secretary. SEATED: Left to Right: Mrs. Lula Young,
Mrs. Pearlie Hailey, Mrs. Virginia Laster, Mrs. Sara Diamond, Mrs. Caroline Marshall. STANDING: Mrs.
Earline Paschal, Mrs. Cecelia Wilson, Mrs. Minnie Connors and Mrs. Mary H. French.

junior JKissionart^ ^epar/men/

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ADULT WORKERS:

Mrs. Sarah Ballard, Supervisor; Mrs. Virginia Woods, Secretary; Miss Altonelle McMillian, Corresponding
Secretary; Mrs. Ona Taylor, Treasurer.

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Left to Right: FIRST ROW: Constance Brooks, Mary Alexander, Delisa Gaither, Lorita Alexander, Mary Stedman,
Cathy Crosby, Beverly Irby, Lydia McCullough, Ina Jones, Carol Jones, Maxine Martin, and Janice Taylor.
CIRCLE: Trina Brooks, Mrs. Oreatha Bridges, Leader; Carol Stedman, Mona Jones, Furma Bridges, Mrs. Helen
Kibler and Mrs. Mildred Grier, Leaders. SECOND ROW: Mrs. R. Durante, Committee Chairman; Mrs. Shirley
Crump, Leader; Tamara Roseboro, Aprella Bridges, Jeanette Byers, Joni Mills, Audrey Bridges, Wanda Doby,
Jackie Grier, Robin Alexander, Candace Mills, Mrs. Almetta Alexander, Leader; Lela Watson.

Mr. John C. Kibler, Institutional Representative. Mr. Charles Crump, Scout Master. SEATED: Darrel Kibbler,
Jeffrey Crump. STANDING: Left to Right: Christopher Crump, Gosnell White, Gregory Kennedy, Joseph Cros-
by, Edgar Stevenson, Mr. Charles Crump, Michael Brown, Harold Smith, Joseph White, Mr. John C. Kibler,
NOT PICTURED: Jeffrey McMillan, Emory Spears, John Ed Graham.

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Lett to Right: FIRST ROW: Mrs. Earlean Paschal, Mr. Thomas Paschal, Mr. W. H. Green, Mrs. Marie Cruse,
Leader. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Isabell Green, Mrs. Sylvester Hunter, Mrs. Nannie Byrd, Miss Pearl Dewalt. THIRD
ROW: Mr. John Cruse, Mr. Rufus Cruse, and Mr. Gary Ballard.

Left to Right: FIRST ROW: Mrs. Daisy Crosby, Mrs. Minnie Cochran, Mr. Benjamin Mahoney, Mrs. Queen
Garrett, SECOND ROW: Mrs. Mary Knox, Mrs. Bessie Franks and Miss Evelyn McCathorine, Leader, Mrs.
Nancy Galloway.

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Jour

From Left to Right: FIRST ROW: Mrs. Zora Smith, Mrs. Blanch Neal, Mrs. Agnes Sullivan, Mrs. Mary Spivey,
Mrs. Lillie Brown. SECOND ROW: Mr. G. R. Neal, Mr. William Spivey, Mrs. Ida Mobley.

Left to Right: FIRST ROW: Mrs. Ona Taylor, Mrs. Jaunita White, Mrs. Gladys Pharr, Mrs. Queen Griffin.
SECOND ROW: Mrs. Thelma O'Rear, Miss Carolie Fite, Miss Audrey McMillan, Mrs, Emma Oliphant.
THIRD ROW: Mr. Joe White, Mr. W. H. Green, Mr. Vance O'Rear, Mr. Samuel Griffin, Mr. James Oliphant.

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Left to Right: FIRST ROW: Mrs. Hattie Lowman, Mrs. Caroline Marshall, Miss Anita Thorton, Mrs. Ruth Kennan,
Mrs. Lena Grier, Mrs. Survilla Simmons, Mrs. Bernice Brown. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Annie Fulwiley, Mrs. Calvene
Ross, Mrs. Tempie Davidson, Mrs. Henrietta Coleman, Mrs. Blanch Mills, Mrs. Mary Wolfe, Mrs. Mary Vaughn,
Mrs. Irma Bland. THIRD ROW: Mr. T. J. Anderson, Mr, J. K. Brown, Harry Mills, Mr. George Wolfe, Mr. Samuel
Blake, FOURTH ROW: Mr, Chadrick Williams, Mr, Joe Crosby and Mr. Gary Ballard.

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U£e Staff

Genienniaf Co/n/ni//ees

Steering Committee
Mrs. Maria Wynn, chairman
Mr. Cedric Jones, co-chairman
Members: Mrs. Mildred Alridge, Atty. Calvin L. Brown, Mrs. Quessie Brown, Mr. Kenneth Diamond, Sr., Mrs.

Sarah Diamond, Dr. Spencer E. Durante, Miss Lois Fitts, Mr. Edison French, Mr. W. H. Green, Mrs.
Mildred Grier, Rev. J. B. Humphrey, Mr. Cedric Jones, Mr. J. D. Kibler, Miss Altonelle McMillan,
Mr. William McMillan, Jr., Mr. Harry Mills, Mr. John Moore, Mrs. Elizabeth S. Randolph, Miss
Hortense Reid, Miss Mertye Rice, Mrs. Bernice Rorie, Mr. William Spivey, Sr., Mr. Walter Taylor,
Sr., Mrs. Cecelia Wilson, and Mrs. Maria Wynn.

Dramatics
Miss Mertye Rice, chairman
Mrs. Vivian R. Warnette, co-chairman

Member: Mr. W. H. Green

Finance
Miss Lois Fitts, chairman
Atty. Calvin L. Brown, co-chairman
Members: Mrs. Mildred S. Grier, Mr. William Spivey, Sr., Mr. Walter Taylor, Sr., and Miss Anita Thornton.

History
Mr. John Moore, chairman
Mr. Harry Mills, co-chairman
Members: Mrs. Mildred Alridge, Mrs. Quessie Brown, Mrs. Minnie Connor, Mr. Porter Connor, Mr. Kenneth
Diamond, Sr., Mrs. Sarah Diamond, Mr. George Justice, Mrs. Gay Gretta Moore, and Mrs. Cecelia
Wilson.

Music

Miss Hortense Reid, chairman
Mr. Samuel Davis, co-chairman
Members: Mr. Charles Crump, Mr. W. H. Green, Mrs. Ida Mingo, and Miss Anita Thornton.

Program

Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph, chairman
Dr. Spencer Durante, co-chairman
Members: Mrs. Mildred Alridge and Mr. Raymond Rorie.

Publicity

Mr. William B. McMillan, Jr., chairman
Mr. Robert Wood, co-chairman
Members: Mr. Purcell Bowser, Mrs. Vermelle Ely, Mr. William McCullough, Mrs. Eunice Pharr, Mrs. Jessie
Richmond, and Mr. Raymond Rorie.

Souvenir Program
Mr. Edison French, chairman
Mr. Sammie Pittman, co-chairman and Editor-in-chief
Members: Mr. D. J. Abraham, Miss Ann Bowers, Mr. Furman Bridges, Mr. Alonzo Mackins, Mr. Elbert Phillips,
Mrs. Jeanne Rorie, and Miss Sandra Thompson.

Special Gifts
Mr. Cedric Jones, chairman
Miss Altonelle McMillan, co-chairman
Members: Mrs. Almetta Alexander, Mr. Gary Ballard, Mr. Hampton Belton, Mrs. Irma Bland, Mrs. Doris
Cameron, Mrs. Willa Carson, Mrs. Kathleen Crosby, Mrs. Shirley Crump, Mr. Rufus Cruse, Mr.
Edward High, Mr. Joe Howey, Mrs. Rosa Ingram, Mrs. Pecola Maxwell, Miss Evelyn McCathorine,
Mrs. Gertrude McMillan, Mrs. Rosella McCullough, Mr. Marvin Rorie, Mrs. Ona Taylor, and Mr,
Walter Taylor, Sr.

MISS ALBERTA WORTHY

A member of First Baptist Church from
1932-1962. A member of the Usher
Board and recording secretary for about
nineteen years, under Mr. J. P. Morehead
and Mr. Hampton Belton. Miss Worthy
is now a member of Calvery Baptist
Church, St. Albans, N. Y.

"CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR
100 YEARS OF SERVICE"

CONGRATULATIONS

QUEEN CITY
SUNDRIES

2206 Beatties Ford Road
Phone: 392-1183

Light Groceries
Luncheonette
Cosmetics
Newsstand
School Supplies

Elbert P. Phillips, Proprietor

IN MEMORIAM

REV. J. B. IVEY, who Uved a fuU )ife of
untiring service to mankind.

Mrs. Faimie Ivey Davidson

IN MEMORIAN

REV. WILLIAM H. DAVIDSON-Beloved
Pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church,
1914-1964.

Mrs. W. H. Davidson

IN MEMORIAM

Dr. & Mrs. W. H. Graves, Mrs. Thelma
Graves Campbell & Walter H. Graves, Jr.

BY: Mrs. Gladys G. Pharr, Mrs. Mildred G.
Fite & Mrs. Gertrude G. McMillan.

CONGRATULATIONS

BILTMORE
DAIRY FARMS

2002 West Morehead Street
Phone: 333-1497

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"TREAT YOURSELF TO THE BEST"

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Proprietor

OAKLAWN BARBER SHOP

Ladies & Children's Work A Specialty
919 Oaklawn Avenue Phone: 375-9655

Barbers: Roosevelt Neal, Olanda Carr, WUliam Spencer Moore

BROOKHILL BARBER SHOP

417 Remount Road Phone: 375-9385

Barbers: Charles Goode, Manager, Edward Clay, W. T. Robinson

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AND

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3501 Statesville Avenue Phone: 375-4354

Willie Taylor, Manager Catharine Simmons

Walter B. Taylor, Jr.
Owner

University Park Shop

TAYLOR'S BARBER SHOP

2119BeattiesFordRoad
University Park Shopping Center
Phone: 399-9366

Barbers: Leroy LuAllen, Shaw Boyd, Thomas Sturdivant, Mrs. Janet Gamble

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Telephone 3754408
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Parts

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Compliments

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LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

Home Office: Winston-Salem, N. C.

W. Avery Jones, President
District Office: 1407 Beatties Ford Rd.
J. Q. Falls, District Manager

KALE-LAWING CO.

'Complete Office Outfitters"
Phone: 377-2641
217S. Tryon St.
Charlotte, N. C.

CHARLOTTE FISH AND
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Wholesale Fish, Oysters, Crabs, Scallops, Shrimp

316 East Trade Street
Post Office Box 357
Telephone 333-7194
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DINE IN THE EBONY ROOM

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Phone: 375-2498
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WASHINGTON'S SHOE SERVICE

2622 StatesviUe Ave.

Expert Shoe Repair Service
(Orthopedic Work a Speciality)

COMPLIMENTS
ART FLOWER SHOP

409 East Trade Street
Established 1925
For best in flowers see Roy Perry
Dial ED 2-7114 — ED 4-4788

Furniture- Appliances-Draperies-Carpet-
Wide Selections-Name Brands-Discount

Prices-Terms
DRAKEFORD'S OF CHARLOTTE
2117 BeattiesFord Road
Charlotte, N. C.
Phone: 392-6549

RUDEAN'S RESTAURANT

Fine Foods
917 W. Trade St.
Phone: 332-9409
Charlotte, N. C.

John Dellinger

HOME IMPROVEMENT CO.

521 W. Summit Ave.
Home Phone ED 4-5670 FR 6-626
Awnings- Jalousies-Ornamental Iron
Weatherstripping Screens-Storm Windows
& Doors-Carports-Porch Enclosures

TENA'S
HOUSE OF CHARM

1315 Beatties Ford Road
Beauty at its best— Air Conditioned
Mrs. Florence Tena Doby, Ownc

CAY CUT RATE DRUG STORE

221 West Trade Street
Phone: 333-8663
Charlotte, N.C.
Free delivery on Prescriptions & Drugs

NEWBERG'S MEN SHOP

Mr. Hi Style
Charlotte, N.C.

"Our best to you"

GREETINGS
ELDER SAM L. BOLDEN, JR.

314 South McDowell Street
C/0 House of Prayer For All People

PIONEER RESTAURANT

640 North Graham Street
Home Cooked Foods At Its Best
Phone: 375-9703

COMPLIMENTS
GEORGIA'S LUNCHEONETTE

1404 Beatties Ford Road

COMPLIMENTS
CLUB POINCIANA

630 North Graham Street

WATTS GULF SERVICE

1031 North Graham Street
Charlotte, N.C.
Phone: 332-9807

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MIDGET SUPER MARKET

We invite you to compare
our prices with any in town

Shop the store
that saves you more

Hamilton at West 13th St.
West Palmer at Jefferson
Open 7 A.M. 'til 1 1 P.M.
7 Days A Week
Keys Made — Notary Public — Money Orders

SUPER MARKETS , Hc

Compliments of

WALLACE
FUNERAL HOME

903 South Mint Street
Charlotte, North Carolina

Phone: 333-2336

Greetings:

LEON'S GRILL

1020 South Mint Street
DeUcious Sandwiches of All Kinds
Plenty Free Parking Space

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GORDON
AUTO SERVICE, INC.

Complete Automotive Service

Paint and Body Repairs

FOR FINEST ONE STOP SER VICE CALL US

Phone EDison 4-1508
915 S. McDowell Street
Charlotte, N. C.

Air Conditioned

NEAL'S BARBER SHOP

Four Efficient Barbers

Edward Ingram - Jacob Hamilton
Billy Anthony - A. D. Neal, Manager
1118 Beatties Ford Rd.
Phone: Bus. FR. 5-9695
Charlotte, N. C.

CLEANWAY CLEANERS

University Shopping Center

2133 Beatties Ford Road

ONE HOUR SERVICE BY REQUEST

Telephone 392-2560
Charlotte, N. C. 28208

Good Grooming Is Our Business

McKISSICK'S SHOE SHOP

1402 Beatties Ford Road
Phone: 332-9780

BROWN'S UPHOLSTERY
SERVICE

"We specialize in repairing
and rebuilding furniture"
Free Pick-Up and Delivery
In Service Since 1929

921 Oaklawn Ave.
Tel. 334-0773
Charlotte, N. C.

Compliments of

MR. & MRS.
ALONZO MACKINS
& FAMILY

1904 St. John Street
Charlotte, N. C. 28208

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
SHOPS, INC.

Freedom Village Shopping Center
Phone 392^113
Coliseum Shopping Center
Phone 536-1744

BIDDLEVILLE PHARMACY

1023 Beatties F-ord Rd.
Phone: 377-4346
DALEBROOK PHARMACY

2504 Beatties Ford Rd.
Phone: 399-0431
Prescriptions-Drugs-Sundries

OUR CLEANER & LAUNDRY

1806 North Graham Street
Charlotte, N. C. 28206
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

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COMPLIMENTS
DR. CHARLES WARREN WILLIAMS

1218 Beattics Ford Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28208
Phone; 332-7737

COMPLIMENTS
GUNTER GROCERY

1700 Newland Road
Charlotte. N. C. 28208
Phone: 399-0871

ESSO
J. L. STINSON

400 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, N. C.

FRAZIER SING COMPANY
630 North Graham Street
Charlotte, N. C.

Compliments
NORTHWEST BEAUTY SHOP
1404 Beatties Ford Road

Compliments
SIMPSON SERVICE STATION
1613 Statesville Ave.

COMPLIMENTS
FAIRVIEW BARBER SHOP

1001 Oaklawn Avenue
David J. Abraham Jr., Owner

ALEXANDER FUNERAL HOME

112 North Irwin Avenue
Charlotte, N.C. 20802
Phone: 333-1167

PEELER'S PORTRAIT STUDIO
2224 Beatties Ford Road-Phone 399-9545
James G. Peeler, Photography

IKE'S BARBER SHOP
2632 Statesville Ave. Phone 332-4431
Isom Birtha, Charles Alexander, Glenn Headen

Compliments
MOBLEY'S BARBER SHOP
630 North Graham Street

BO'S AMOCO SERVICE STATION
1853 Statesville Avenue
Phone 375-9355

HARTS NEW ONE HOUR CLEANERS
N. Graham St.

Compliments
SIMONDS SERVICE STATION
901 Oaklawn Avenue

PATRONS

1. Mr. B.W. Adier

2. Mrs. B. W. AdIer

3. Mr. & Mrs. Fred D. Alexander

4. Mr. & Mrs. Howard Bamhill

5. Mr. & Mrs. Marcellus Brown

6. Mr. & Mrs. Foster Drakeford

7. Mr. & Mrs. Zoel S. Hargraves Jr.

8. Mr. & Mrs. Z. Sylvester Hargraves

9. Miss Emma A. Howie

10. Miss Marion D. Jacobs

1 1 . Rev. & Mrs. H. D. Patterson

1 2. Mr. & Mrs. James G. Peeler

13. Mrs. Willie Kate Perry

14. Mr. & Mrs. Emette F. Pharr

1 5. Mr. Thomas Simmons

16. Mr. & Mrs. John Stanback

17. Mr. Lee Tarlton

18. Rosetta M. Lane

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Compliments of

BRIDGES
FURNITURE COMPANY

113 North Try on Street
Charlotte, North Carolina
Phone: 333-3717

Compliments of
ALEXANDER & SONS GROCERY

2017 Beatties Ford Road

Phone 399-9217
Charlotte, N.C. 28208

Compliments of
GENERAL TIRE SERVICE

432 South Tryon Street
4701 Independence Blvd.
Phones: 377-1516 & 536-5220
Charlotte, N.C. 28201

Comphments
WESTBROOK-NORTON, INC.

General Insurance
109 West Third Street
Charlotte, North Carolina

HART'S NEW ONE HOUR
CLEANERS INC.

2040 North Graham Street
334-1848
Charlotte, N. C.

Compliments of

CHARLOTTE CHEMICAL
LABORATORIES, INC.

Textile Chemicals
Our Specialty

For Bleaching, Dyeing
and Finishing

"FOR INFORMATION CALL"

5046 Old Pineville Road

Phone: 523-4242 Charlotte, North Carolina

BALLARD'S
BARBER SHOP

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WOMEN

1806 Rozzells Ferry Road

Phone: 375-9268

Charlotte, N. C.

Gary Ballard, Joseph Williams, Jr.
James E. Richardson

Proprietor: Gary Ballard
James E. Richardson

Joseph Williams, Jr.

DELMAR STUDIOS
AND
PRINTING
COMPANY

BETTER PICTURES
MAKE BETTER YEARBOOKS
WE DO BOTH

KENNETH CRAWFORD
SALES REPRESENTATIVE

P. O. BOX 17171

Charlotte, N. C.
Phone: 332-6567

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Compliments of

FRANK WOODS PONTIAC

522 South Try on Street
Charlotte, North Carolina

Phone: 372-1200

Sales and Service
Pontiac-Tempest-Firebird

WIKOFF
COLOR CORPORATION

410 South Gardner Avenue
Charlotte, North Carolina
Phone: 334-9701

one nz s: 11 "The multitude which does not reduce itselj to unity is confusion" 603 Soulh WilrainEtoi

General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Inc.

O. L. Shebriix. Executive Secretary
BAPTIST STATE HEADQUARTERS
603 South Wilmington Street
Raixich. North Cabouna, 27601

Septemter, 1967

The officers anr" members of the General Baptist State Conventio
of N. C, Inc., anrt Its auxiliaries extenr. greetings to the
First Baptist Church, Charlotte. For one hunHrert years your

tian Education anrt Chilrt Care. This is Hue largely to the
humble, rterllcatert anrt loyal leaders whose sacrifices anri tolls
have marte possible great improvements in the work anrt program
of First Church.

We congratulate you on your first one hunrireH years of achieve-
ments anrt niay you go forth into the next century planning for

May Gort's choicest blessings be heaped upon the pastor, officer

J. w. White, Pr

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